Private homes and commercial properties are prone to a variety of accidents at all times. However, most of these incidents involve slip and falls, in which someone slips on something or loses traction on the floor or ground, thereby causing them to fall. Clogged toilets are a common source of slip and fall accidents in bathrooms at hotels, shopping malls, hospitals, restaurants, and many other places we visit on a frequent basis. Clogged drains can also be at fault for these incidents, as they can lead to water and other slippery substances ending up on the floor.
Did you or someone you know sustain injuries from a slip and fall due to a clogged drain or toilet? You may be entitled to payment for the losses resulting from your accident, which we can discuss with you during a free case review. If you would like to learn more about the compensation that may be available to you, contact the slip and fall lawyers of Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible.
Dangers of a Clogged Drain or Toilet
Slippery substances on the floor is the number one reason for slip and fall accidents in private and commercial properties. Clogged drains in sinks and toilets are a major contributor to people slipping on water and other substances that have ended up on the floor. These issues are particularly evident in restaurants, shopping centers, and hospitals, where cleaning and maintenance of the bathrooms is a low priority issue. It’s not unusual for these problems to exist on these properties for many weeks and months, even when multiple people have complained to the property owner or manager.
It’s inevitable that someone will be injured when a clogged toilet backs up and leaks water all over the floor. If you were hurt from slipping on the floor due to a clogged drain or toilet, please seek medical attention immediately. Fall accidents are responsible for some of the most serious injuries you can sustain, which we will cover in the next section.
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Injuries from a Clogged Toilet Resulting in Slip and Fall Accident
Unexpected falls are responsible for over 800,000 cases of hospitalization in the U.S. every year, according to the Center for Disease Control. That’s why you shouldn’t wait to see a doctor if you fell down from slipping on leaking water from a clogged toilet or drain. Injuries you can end up with include the following:
- Fractures and broken bones
- Deep cuts / puncture wounds
- Brain injury
- Damage to the internal organs
- Spinal cord damage
- Whiplash
- Broken hip or pelvis
- Dislocated joints
- Sprained ankle or wrist
- Missing or broken teeth
- Permanent nerve damage
Your Right to Sue for a Slip and Fall Incident
The legal basis for a slip and fall lawsuit is based on premises liability. This is a legal concept that holds property owners responsible when a dangerous condition on their property causes someone to be injured. In order to prevent accidents like slip and falls, owners must take care of their property on a regular basis through reasonable measures like removing hazards and repairing broken items.
Plumbing issues that can lead to clogged drains fall within a property owner’s duty of care to those on their property. Thus, if you sustained slip and fall injuries from a clogged toilet, you have the right to seek compensation from the owner, and perhaps the operators of the property if there is a management company in charge of the premises.
We can explain the concept of liability for a slip and fall accident in greater detail during a free consultation. No matter what, it’s essential to learn about your rights and take action on a lawsuit as soon as possible if negligence by a property owner caused you to be injured from a slip and fall.
Second Opinion on Your Existing Accident Claim
Once you’ve found a lawyer to represent you in a slip and fall claim, it may seem like you’re well on your way to recovering the compensation you deserve. Unfortunately, there are many lawyers that take on more cases than they can handle. Alternatively, you may have found yourself with a lawyer that’s disorganized or lacking the necessary experience to handle the complexities in your lawsuit. If you suspect there are problems in your case, now is the time to obtain a free second opinion from the slip and fall attorneys of Normandie. That’s right – there is no fee for this consultation, so you can call us anytime to take advantage of a second opinion on your existing clogged toilet or drain slip and fall injury claim.
Slip and Fall Injury Average Case Values
Slip and fall case values are based on a variety of factors that are specific to each victim. The severity of your injuries, the total sum of monetary losses, your emotional trauma from the accident – these are just some of the issues that play a role in how much you can expect from a clogged drain or toilet slip and fall lawsuit. Generally, claims against commercial properties (malls, hotels, supermarkets, etc.) generate higher settlements than accidents at private residences. At our law firm, clients often receive anywhere from $250,000 to $2,500,000 and above for moderate to serious injury cases. Minor injury claims may be settled for $75,000 or less, while cases with the most severe injuries (loss of function, brain damage, etc.) may be worth around $3,000,000 to $5,000,000.
Length of Time to Settle a Slip and Fall Lawsuit
Settling a slip and fall accident case can take as little as 30 days if you have relatively minor injuries. But these incidents often have serious consequences on your body, as well as your mind, which is why payments are often in the 6 to 7 figure range. With that in mind, it can take around 6 to 12 months to settle these cases, based on the insurance company’s response time and their willingness to work towards a fair settlement amount. If we are unable to negotiate with the insurance company, we can move on to a lawsuit and attempt to settle your case with help from a certified mediator. Most lawsuits are settled in this manner, meaning that it’s unlikely that your case will go to trial. Based on the legal actions that are needed, it may be two or more years before your case is fully resolved.
Statute of Limitations to Sue the Property Owner
You generally have two years from the accident date to file a slip and fall lawsuit against the party that’s responsible for your injuries. This means you will need to take action right away to ensure that your paperwork is filed in a timely manner. If you are past the two-year mark to sue the property owner, you will most likely lose the right to any compensation, as the courts are extremely strict when it comes to the statute of limitations for a civil lawsuit.
If you slipped and fell on a government-owned property, such as a county agency building or a public park, you have even less time to pursue an injury claim. Government claims must be filed no less than 6 months from the incident date. Based on how the applicable agency responds to your claim, you will have 6 months or 2 years to file a personal injury lawsuit.
To confirm the statute of limitations that applies to your case, contact us to speak with a clogged toilet slip and fall lawyer.
Lawyers with Experience in the Recovery of Slip and Fall Injury Payments
If you’re in need of advice from a knowledgeable slip and fall injury lawyer, Normandie Law Firm is here for you with decades of experience in the recovery of fall accident injury payments. Our slip and fall attorneys are ready to fight for you and the compensation you deserve, whether you have just had an accident or you need a new lawyer to take over a pending fall accident lawsuit.
The lawyers of Normandie work under the Zero Fee Guarantee, where all legal services are free to the clients we serve. All legal fees and court costs are billed to the defendant, and the only way we receive payment is by winning your case. That means if we don’t succeed in recovering your settlement, you owe us $0, no matter how much we invested in your case.
If you’re ready to explore your rights and legal options with a slip and fall lawsuit attorney, contact our law firm to schedule a free case evaluation.
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